Brad Lalich
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
I am a experienced and highly skilled Cable Jointer. First beginning my journey in the electrical distribution industry 14 years ago, I have gained an extensive range of knowledge and experience through various roles within the industry.
I am well known for my diligent and meticulous jointing work, always getting projects done at an incredibly high standard and within a very timely manner.
I am a strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote efficiency.
I am committed to my profession and take great responsibility for H/S.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner | Cable Jointer
Phased In Jointing & Electrical Services Limited
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: For more information: www.phasedin.co.nz
- In 2022, I established my own contracting company; Phased In Ltd.
- Experienced in LV/MV/HV cable jointing on XLPE/PILC cable systems.
- I have worked alongside major network owners and contractors e.g Northpower, Transpower, Wel Networks.
- Experienced in delivering renewable energy projects, transmission projects, distribution projects.
- Experienced in project management, H/S, team management, switching and commissioning, consulting.
Senior Cable Jointer
Northpower
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Team Leader of jointing team and digging crew.
- Senior switching Operator on WEL Networks.
- Permit holder.
- 11/33kV Testing and commissioning.
- Operation of a VLF tester and spiking tool.
- Operation of Excavators and Hi-Ab trucks.
- Responsible for the installation of HV switch gear.
- Responsible for the installation of LV equipment.
- Jointing of 240V-33000 kV cables.
- Training and Supervising of cable jointing apprentices.
- Project management.
- Management of sites and sub contractors.
- Night shift work and 24/7 on call fault response.
- Supervised and worked on large factory shut downs on private HV Networks e.g Waitoa Dairy Factory, Fonterra Dairy Factory, Ballance Nutrients and Kinleith Mill.
2IC Civil Leader | Cable Jointer
WEL Networks
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Supervising and leading a small team of underground staff, as well as supervising and cooperating with sub-contractors.
- Reading council city plans and service layout plans.
- Planning, supervising and organising hisk risk/high vaule projects from start to finish e.g the rebuild of the Spark main hub in Hamilton.
- Night shift work and 24/7 on call responsibilities to WEL Network.
- Operating Excavators and Hi-Ab trucks.
- Low voltage and high voltage cable jointing (240-33kV).
- Live low voltage cable jointing.
- Working at heights on pole structures and major ground excavations.
- Switching low voltage and high voltage circuits and organising shut down periods and job scopes with customers.
- Following and maintaining high levels of health and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Johns College, Hamilton
Skills
- Registered Cable Jointer
- Site supervision
- Project Management
- Health and Safety
- People Management
- 240 V-33 kV Underground Cable Jointing on PILC, XLPE, PVC
- Civil Construction
- HV Switching and Permit Holding
- Machine Operations
- HV and LV Testing and Commissioning
Certification
- National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer High Voltage) (Level 4)
- National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer - Low Voltage) (Level 3)
- National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Level 2), Line Mechanic
- New Zealand Certificate in Electricity
Supply (Introductory) (Level 2), Electrical Works
- New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Fault Response and Switching) (Level 4), Network Switching
- Electrical Workers CPR/BFA
- EWRB Registered
- Totika Approved Contractor
- Powerco Approved
- Wel Networks Approved
- Northpower Approved Contractor
- Downer Approved Contractor
- Electronet Approved Contractor
- Transpower Approved Contractor
- Nexans Certified Cable Jointer and MV Trainer
- Elcon Megarad Certified Cable jointer
Timeline
Owner | Cable Jointer
Phased In Jointing & Electrical Services Limited
01.2022 - Current
Senior Cable Jointer
Northpower
01.2020 - 01.2022
2IC Civil Leader | Cable Jointer
WEL Networks
01.2011 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
St Johns College, Hamilton
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